Garment including electronic devices

ABSTRACT

A garment includes a torso portion that includes a torso pocket. The garment includes two arm portions. Each of the two arm portions extends from the torso portion to a wrist portion. The two arm portions each include a plurality of pockets. The plurality of pockets include at least a distal pocket near a distal arm portion and a proximal pocket between the distal pocket and the torso portion. The torso pocket is located on a central portion between the two arm portions. Each of the at least five pockets includes an electronics module that has a particular orientation. Each of the at least five pockets and each electronics module include a visual indication of a correct orientation of the electronics module in a respective pocket.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No.63/241,586, entitled “GARMENT INCLUDING ELECTRONIC DEVICES,” filed onSep. 8, 2021, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated byreference.

FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to a garment. More particularly, thisdisclosure relates to a garment including one or more electronicsmodules therein.

BACKGROUND

Electronics modules, such as sensors, can be used to determine movementdata of an individual. Some such electronics modules may be wearable toobtain movement data related to various activities such as, but notlimited to, workers working in a work environment such as a factory orthe like.

SUMMARY

In some embodiments, a garment includes a plurality of pockets. In someembodiments, the garment is an upper body garment, for example, a shirtthat includes at least five pockets. In some embodiments, the shirtincludes a torso portion. In some embodiments, the torso portionincludes a torso pocket. In some embodiments, the shirt includes two armportions. In some embodiments, each of the two arm portions extends fromthe torso portion to a wrist portion. In some embodiments, each of thetwo arm portions include a distal pocket near a distal arm portion and aproximal pocket between the distal pocket and the torso portion. In someembodiments, the torso pocket is located on a central portion betweenthe two arm portions. In some embodiments, each of the at least fivepockets includes an electronics module that has a particularorientation. In some embodiments, each of the at least five pockets andeach electronics module includes a visual indication of a correctorientation of the electronics module in a respective pocket. In someembodiments, the shirt can include one or more additional pockets. Insome embodiments, the shirt can include one or more additional pockets,for example, in the hip/pelvic region of the garment. The one or morehip/pelvic region pockets can be located anywhere around the lowercircumference of the torso portion, for example, in a central region ofthe lower back, on or near the hips and/or a central region of the lowerfront of the garment.

In some embodiments, the two arm portions are configured to exert acompressive force on arms of a wearer. In some embodiments, the torsoportion is configured to exert a force on a torso of a wearer that isless compressive than the compressive force on the arms of the wearer.

In some embodiments, the visual indication is a color near an opening ofeach pocket and a corresponding color on an edge or a side of theelectronics module.

In some embodiments, each pocket is sized to retain a respectiveelectronics module in a corresponding pocket while the garment is wornby a wearer.

In some embodiments, at least one of the pockets comprise a pillowcaseflap, overlapping fabric folds, an inner surface of a non-slip material,a strap, a hook and loop fastener, zipper, magnets, a fastening device,a button, or a combination thereof that retains the electronics modulein the pocket.

In some embodiments, the garment is a base layer, to be worn as a layerclosest to skin of a wearer.

In some embodiments, each of the at least five pockets is adhesivelysecured around a perimeter portion of the pocket to the arm portion orto the torso portion of the garment.

In some embodiments, a first and/or a second arm portion includes afirst pocket located proximate to a location between hands and an elbowof a wearer, a second pocket proximate to a location between a shoulderand the elbow of a wearer, and a third pocket on the torso portionproximate to a location between shoulder blades of a wearer. In someembodiments, an additional pocket can be located in the hip/pelvicregion of the wearer.

In some embodiments, the pocket, the arm portion, and/or the torsoportion comprises an antistatic material.

In some embodiments, each pocket is independently on the inside or theoutside of the garment.

In some embodiments, at least one of the pockets comprises anelectromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding material, a radio frequencyinterference (RFI) shielding material, or any combination thereof.

In some embodiments, the visual indicator is a non-slip material.

In some embodiments, a system includes a garment. In some embodiments,the garment includes a plurality of pockets. In some embodiments, thegarment includes a torso portion. In some embodiments, the torso portionincludes at least one pocket of the plurality of pockets. In someembodiments, the garment includes two arm portions. In some embodiments,each of the two arm portions extends from the torso portion to a wristportion. In some embodiments, the two arm portions include a distalpocket near a distal arm portion and a proximal pocket between thedistal pocket and the torso portion. In some embodiments, the at leastone pocket of the plurality of pockets of the torso portion is locatedon a central portion between the two arm portions. In some embodiments,the at least one pocket of the plurality of pockets can include one ormore pockets near the hip/pelvic region of the garment. In someembodiments, each of the plurality of pockets comprises an electronicsmodule that has a particular orientation. In some embodiments, each ofthe plurality of pockets and each electronics module includes a visualindication of a correct orientation of the electronics module in arespective pocket. In some embodiments, the system includes a pluralityof electronics modules. In some embodiments, a computer-readable mediumincluding computer-executable instructions that when executed by aprocessor cause the processor to receive movement data from theplurality of electronics modules and analyze the movement data. In someembodiments, the movement data relates to position and orientation ofthe electronics modules in three dimensional space over time. In someembodiments, the computer-readable medium includes computer-executableinstructions that when executed by the processor cause the processor todisplay the movement data on a display device.

In some embodiments, movement data includes the movement of a worker ina workplace environment.

In some embodiments, the electronics modules include at least two of anaccelerometer, magnetometer, gyroscope, wireless communication device,heart rate sensor, sweat sensor, glucose monitor, electrocardiogram(ECG) sensor, blood oxygen sensor and optionally, temperature sensor,pressure sensor, atmospheric oxygen sensor, atmospheric quality sensor,humidity sensor, and/or noise level meter.

In some embodiments, the electronics module further includes a GPSsensor.

In some embodiments, the system includes two or more garments and enoughelectronics modules for each of the pockets of the two or more garments.

In some embodiments, the system further includes a user interface toallow a user to access the movement data.

In some embodiments, a garment includes a torso portion. In someembodiments, the torso portion includes a torso pocket. In someembodiments, the garment includes two arm portions. In some embodiments,each arm portion extends from the torso portion to a wrist portion. Insome embodiments, the two arm portions include at least a distal pocketnear a distal arm portion and a proximal pocket between the distalpocket and the torso portion. In some embodiments, the torso pocket islocated on a central portion between the two arm portions. In someembodiments, each pocket includes an electronics module that has aparticular orientation. In some embodiments, at least one of the pocketsincludes a pillowcase flap, overlapping fabric folds, an inner surfaceof a non-slip material, a strap, a hook and loop fastener, zipper,magnets, a fastening device, a button, or a combination thereof thatretains the electronics module in the pocket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

References are made to the accompanying drawings that form a part ofthis disclosure and that illustrate embodiments in which the systems andmethods described in this Specification can be practiced.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a garment, according to some embodiments.

FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the garment of FIG. 1 , according to someembodiments.

FIG. 3 shows a side view of the garment of FIG. 1 , according to someembodiments.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of a system for use with the garment ofFIG. 1 , according to some embodiments.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram illustrating an internal architecture of anexample of a computer, according to some embodiments.

Like reference numbers represent the same or similar parts throughout.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

In some embodiments, a garment can be in the form of a shirt, a jacket,or an upper body garment. In other embodiments, the garment can be inthe form of pants. In still further embodiments, the garment can be acombination of shirt and pants, either separately or a combinationthereof, for example, coveralls.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a garment 10, according to someembodiments. FIG. 2 shows a rear view of the garment 10 of FIG. 1 ,according to some embodiments. FIG. 3 shows a side view of the garmentof FIG. 1 , according to some embodiments. FIGS. 1-3 will be referred tocollectively, unless specific reference is expressly made.

As illustrated, the garment 10 can be representative of a long-sleevedshirt. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can include additionalfeatures such as, but not limited to, a zipper, buttons, or the like.

The garment 10 includes a torso portion 12 and arm portions 14 connectedto the torso portion 12. As illustrated, there are two of the armportions 14. Each of the arm portions 14 extends from the torso portionto a wrist portion. A front 16 of the garment 10 is shown. A back 18 ofthe garment 10 is shown and described in accordance with FIG. 2 below.

The torso portion 12 includes a neck opening 20, a waist opening 22, andat least one torso pocket 40. In some embodiments, the torso portion 12can exert a compressive force on a torso of the wearer. In someembodiments, the compressive force of the torso portion may be higher inthe area of the torso pocket 40, when compared to the compressive forceof the rest of the torso portion 12. In some embodiments, thecompressive force of the torso portion 12 may be less than a compressiveforce that arm portions 14 exert on the arms of the wearer. That is, afit of the arm portions 14 may be tighter against a wearer of thegarment 10 than a fit of the torso portion 12. In some embodiments, thetorso portion 12 can include one or more pockets (not shown) in thehip/pelvic region. The pocket in the hip/pelvic region can be located ina central region of the lower back, on or near the hips and/or a centralregion of the lower front of the garment. In some embodiments, the torsoportion can comprise one or more pockets in thoracic or chest region. Insome embodiments, the torso portion can comprise one or more pockets inthe hip/pelvic region and one or more pockets in the thoracic or chestregion.

As used herein, the term “pocket” is meant to denote a pouch orcontainer that is attached to the garment via one or more sewn seams, byadhesive, by lamination, by any other known attachment methods or acombination thereof that allows the electronics module to be secured tothe garment. Each of the one or more pockets can independently be madeof the same material as the garment or a material that is different fromthe garment. In some embodiments, the pocket is secured on all sides ofthe garment except for one side, which allows the electronics module tobe inserted and removed from the pocket. In other embodiments, thepocket is secured around all sides, with the electronic module securedwithin the pocket(s).

The arm portions 14 include a plurality of pockets 24. The arm portions14 include a distal arm portion 26 and a proximal arm portion 28. Thedistal arm portion 26 is disposed toward a wrist opening 30 of the armportions 14 and the proximal arm portion 28 is disposed between thedistal arm portion 26 and the torso portion 12. The proximal arm portion28 is connected to the torso portion 12.

The plurality of pockets 24 include a distal pocket 32 and a proximalpocket 34. The distal pocket 32 is disposed near the wrist opening 30 atthe distal arm portion 26. The proximal pocket 34 is disposed betweenthe distal pocket 32 and the torso portion 12. In some embodiments, thearm portions 14 are the same. In some embodiments, the arm portions 14can be different. In some embodiments, a first of the plurality ofpockets 24 can be disposed between a hand and an elbow of the wearer anda second of the plurality of pockets 24 can be disposed between theelbow and a shoulder of the wearer.

The garment can also be a lower body garment, for example, a pair oftrousers/pants (herein referred to as pants) comprising a trunk portion,two leg portions and having at least two pockets, wherein each of thepockets comprise an electronics module that has a particular orientationand each of the pockets comprise a visual indication of a correctorientation of the electronics module in a respective pocket. The pantshave a trunk portion and two leg portions wherein the leg portionsextend from the trunk portion to an ankle portion. The trunk portioncomprises a waist opening and two leg portions extending from the trunkportion. The leg portions extend from the trunk portion to an ankleportion and each leg portion comprises at least one pocket. Optionally,the trunk portion comprises one or more trunk pockets.

In some embodiments, the pants can include additional features such as,but not limited to a zipper, buttons, or the like.

Optionally, a trunk pocket can be located on the trunk portion. The atleast two pockets of the pants can be located at any point around thecircumference of the leg portions and at any point on the leg portions.In some embodiments, the at least two leg pockets can independently be adistal leg pocket located anywhere from a wearer's knee to below theknee, for example, at or near the ankle, the pockets can be proximal legpockets located anywhere from the wearer's knee to above the knee, forexample, near the trunk portion of each leg portion. In someembodiments, each distal leg pocket can be independently located betweenthe ankle portion and the knee portion of a wearer and each proximal legpocket can independently be located between the knee portion and thetrunk portion of a wearer.

In some embodiments, the pants can have a plurality of pockets, whereinadditional pockets can be present on each leg portion. The additionalleg pockets can independently be located on a different region that thefirst leg pockets. In some embodiments, four leg pockets can be present,wherein each leg comprises a first leg pocket that can be located at ornear the ankle or calf of a wearer and the additional leg pocket can belocated near the knee or thigh of a wearer. Additional leg pockets, forexample, four or more leg pockets can result in improved or higherresolution of the movement data of a wearer. In some embodiments, thepant can have a third or more pockets, with the third pocket located onthe trunk portion. In some embodiments, the pants can have five or morepockets, with at least two pockets located on each leg and at least onepocket located on the trunk portion. In some embodiments, a trunk pocketcan be placed at any point around the circumference of the trunkportion, for example, at or near a central region of the back of thepants, at or near the hips or at or near the central region of the frontof the pants.

In some embodiments, the garment can also be a garment that covers boththe upper and lower portions of a wearer, for example, the garment canbe a coverall, which combines the elements of both a shirt and pantsinto one garment. The coverall has an upper portion and a lower portionthat are connected to each other in a seamed or seamless manner. Theupper portion resembles a shirt and comprises a coverall torso portionand coverall arm portions extending from the coverall torso portion todistal arm portions. The lower portion comprises a coverall trunkportion and coverall leg portions extending from the coverall trunkportion to the distal leg portions. The coverall torso portion and thecoverall trunk portion are connected to each other via a seam orseamlessly in one garment.

In coverall form, the garment comprises at least seven pockets, whereineach of the at least seven pockets comprise an electronics module thathave particular orientations and wherein each of the seven pockets andthe electronics modules comprise a visual indication of the correctorientation of the electronics module in a respective pocket. Each ofthe coverall arm portions comprise two pockets and each of the coverallleg portions comprise at least one pocket, as previously described forthe shirt and pant embodiments. The seventh pocket can be located on thecoverall torso portion or the coverall trunk portion. In someembodiments, the seventh pocket is located on a rear central region ofthe coverall torso portion, on a rear central region between theshoulder blades of a wearer or on a rear central region of the coveralltrunk portion.

Additional pockets can be added to the garment, that is, the shirt, thepants and/or the coverall as needed. In order to increase the accuracyof the movement data of a wearer additional pockets can be added asneeded. In some embodiments, additional pockets can be added if, forexample, the vital signs, i.e., biometric data of a wearer is to becollected. For example, if a wearer's heart rate is being monitored, anadditional pocket may be desired on a wrist or in the thoracic region ofthe garment.

An electronics module 36 can be inserted into each of the pockets 24 ina particular orientation (“correct orientation”). The electronics module36 can include a plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, theelectronics module 36 can include at least two of an accelerometer,magnetometer, gyroscope, wireless communication device, heart ratesensor, sweat sensor, glucose monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor,blood oxygen sensor and optionally, temperature sensor, pressure sensor,atmospheric oxygen sensor, atmospheric quality sensor, humidity sensor,noise level meter, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, theelectronics module 36 can include a global positioning sensor (GPS). Insome embodiments, each of the pockets 24 includes an electronics module36. In some embodiments, the electronics module 36 can be capable ofcommunicating with a computing device. Such communication is shown anddescribed in additional detail in accordance with FIG. 4 below. In someembodiments, the electronics module 36 can communicate with each otherwirelessly. In some embodiments, the electronics module 36 may notcommunicate with each other. In some embodiments, the electronics module36 may be able to communicate with an electronics module of anothergarment. In still further embodiments, the electronics module 36 caninclude feedback devices to provide the user with signals and/orinformation. The feedback devices could include, for example, hapticfeedback, lights, speakers or a combination thereof.

The pockets 24 can include a visual indicator 38 to ensure that theelectronics module 36 is inserted into the pockets 24 correctly. Thatis, the visual indicator 38 can ensure a correct orientation of theelectronics module 36 in the pockets 24. In some embodiments, the visualindicator 38 can be, for example, a strip of colored material that isalso included on an edge or a side of the electronics module 36 so thatan individual can align the edge of the electronics module 36 with thelocation on the pockets 24 including the visual indicator 38. In someembodiments, the visual indicator 38 can be a non-slip materialconfigured to prevent the electronics module 36 from being accidentallyremoved from the pockets 24.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can be made of a transparent orsemi-transparent material through which the electronics module 36 isvisible. Such embodiments can help the wearer view whether theelectronics module 36 is retained in the correct orientation. In someembodiments, the pockets 24 can be mesh so that the electronics module36 is visible through the openings in the mesh material.

The pockets 24 are configured to ensure that the electronics module 36is maintained in the correct orientation, even when the garment 10 isworn. That is, the pockets 24 can ensure the electronics module 36 isunable to move perpendicular to the insertion direction and to preventthe electronics module 36 from rotating within the pockets 24. In someembodiments, the garment 10 can be tight-fitting at locations on thewearer corresponding to the pockets 24 to prevent movement of theelectronics module 36, but can be looser-fitting at other locations.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can include one or more additionalfeatures to help maintain the electronics module 36 in the correctorientation within the pockets 24 and/or to help minimize movement ofthe electronics module 36 within the pockets 24. For example, in someembodiments, the pockets 24 can include a pillowcase flap, a fabricfold, an inner surface of a non-slip material, a strap, a hook and loopfastener, a zipper, magnets, a fastening device, a button, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, the electronics module 36 canalternatively or additionally include a non-slip material on a surfaceof the electronics module 36.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can be secured to the garment 10 ina variety of ways. For example, in some embodiments, the pockets 24 canbe sewn to the torso portion 12 or the arm portions 14. In someembodiments, the pockets 24 can be secured to the torso portion 12 orthe arm portions 14 using an adhesive. In some embodiments, the adhesivecan be disposed around a perimeter portion of the pockets 24. In someembodiments, the pockets 24 can be welded to the torso portion 12 or thearm portions 14. In some embodiments, different ones of the pockets 24can be secured using different mechanisms.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can include an electromagneticinterference (EMI) shielding material, a radio frequency interference(RFI) shielding material, or any combination thereof. In someembodiments, the pockets 24 can include a waterproof material to protectthe electronics module 36 from sweat or the like. In some embodiments,the pockets 24 can include a range booster or antenna to increasecommunication range of the electronics module 36. In some embodiments,the pockets 24 can include a cushioning material to protect theelectronics module from physical damage.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can be insulated to, for example,prevent the wearer from feeling heat generated by the electronics module36. In some embodiments, the pockets 24 or other portions of the garment10 can be made of fire retardant materials or treated with a fireretardant coating to protect a wearer from flames in case of a failureof the electronics module 36. In some embodiments, the pockets 24 or thegarment 10 can be made of fire retardant materials or treated with afire retardant coating to protect a wearer from flames so that thegarment 10 can be worn, for example, by first responders or the like.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can include a heat sink or otherthermal spreader to distribute thermal energy generated by theelectronics module 36.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pockets 24 are shown on the outsideof the garment 10. It is to be appreciated that the pockets 24 canalternatively be disposed on an inside of the garment 10. In suchembodiments, the pockets 24 may not be visible from the outside of thegarment 10.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 are flexible so that the electronicsmodule 36 may be slightly larger than an opening of the pockets 24, butthe pockets 24 can expand to retain the electronics module 36. In someembodiments, this sizing of the pockets 24 versus the electronics module36 can help ensure the electronics module 36 is fit snugly into thepockets 24 and to retain the electronics module 36 in the correctorientation without movement within the pockets 24.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made of a moisture wickingmaterial. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made of anantibacterial material. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be madeof an antistatic material.

In some embodiments, the pockets 24 can be made of a different materialthan the remainder of the garment 10. In some embodiments, the pockets24 can be made of the same material as the rest of the garment 10.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made of a material capable ofwithstanding a minimum number of wash cycles. For example, in someembodiments, the garment 10 can be made of a material capable ofwithstanding at least 50 wash cycles in a residential laundry machine.In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made of a material capable ofwithstanding at least 75 wash cycles in a residential laundry machine.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be a garment configured to beworn by a wearer as his or her upper body garment, for example, a shirtor a jacket. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be a base layerthat is configured to be worn as a layer that is closest to the skin ofthe wearer. In such embodiments, one or more additional garments can beworn over the garment 10. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be amid-layer that is configured to be worn as a layer that is next to abase layer, for example as a second shirt layer. In some embodiments,the garment 10 can be configured to be tighter fitting when the garmentis a base layer than when the garment 10 is worn by the wearer as his orher shirt. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be configured to havelooser fitting portions when the garment 10 is worn by the wearer as hisor her shirt.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be intended for use in athleticsor the like. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be intended for usein a factory or the like. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can beused in a workplace to promote safer completion of work tasks such as,but not limited to, lifting objects or the like.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can include high visibility colors.In some embodiments, the high visibility colors can meet high visibilitystandards such as the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) 107.In some embodiments, the high visibility colors can be located on thepockets 24. In some embodiments, high visibility colors can be locatedon the pockets 24 and configured to serve as the visual indicator 38.

In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made from a variety ofdifferent materials. In some embodiments, the material can include afabric that is resistant to pilling, stretchable, resistant toultraviolet (UV) radiation, dries quickly, is breathable, soft, or anycombination thereof. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made ofa material including a polyamide such as nylon mixed with an elastanematerial. In some embodiments, the garment 10 can be made of a syntheticmaterial, a natural material or a combination thereof. IN someembodiments, the garment may be an insulated garment, comprising any oneof the known insulation materials, for example, natural or syntheticinsulation, wool, fleece, fiberfill, lofted insulation or a combinationthereof.

Referring to FIG. 2 , the back 18 of the garment 10 includes a pocket40. The pocket 40 and the pockets 24 can be the same, according to someembodiments. In some embodiments, the pocket 40 is disposed so that itis located closer to the neck opening 20 than the pockets 24 in avertical direction (up-down with respect to the page) of the garment 10.

In some embodiments, the pocket 40 can be located in a central portion42 of the garment 10 of the torso portion 12. The central portion 42 ofthe garment 10 is disposed centrally on the torso portion 12 between thearm portions 14. The pocket 40 is configured to be located in a locationthat generally corresponds to between shoulder blades of the wearer ofthe garment 10. For example, in some embodiments, the pocket 40 can belocated so that when worn, the electronics module 36 contained thereinat least partially overlaps with a spine of the wearer. In someembodiments, the garment includes a pocket or an additional pocket inthe hip/pelvic region of the garment (not shown). The pocket in thehip/pelvic region can be located in a central region of the lower back,on or near the hips and/or a central region of the lower front of thegarment.

FIG. 4 shows a schematic diagram of a system 50 including the garment10, according to some embodiments.

The system 50 includes the garment 10 having a plurality of theelectronics module 36. One or more of the electronics module 36 of thegarment 10 can be communicable with a computing device 52. In someembodiments, the computing device 52 can receive movement data from theelectronics module 36. The computing device 52 can analyze the movementdata. The computing device 52 can then display a user interfaceincluding the movement data as analyzed on a display device 54 ofcomputing device 52. In some embodiments, the user interface can beconfigured to display the movement data as received and the movementdata as analyzed. The movement data can include data identifying theposition and orientation of the electronics module 36 in threedimensional space over time.

In some embodiments, the movement data can be analyzed by the computingdevice 52 or can alternatively be analyzed (in whole or in-part) by aserver device in electronic communication with the computing device 52.In some embodiments, the computing device 52 can be in electroniccommunication with the electronics module 36 via a wirelesscommunication. In some embodiments, the computing device 52 can be inelectronic communication with the electronics module 36 via a wiredcommunication.

FIG. 5 shows a block diagram illustrating an internal architecture of anexample of a computer, according to some embodiments. In someembodiments, the computer can be, for example, the computing device 52in accordance with some embodiments. A computer as referred to hereinrefers to any device with a processor capable of executing logic orcoded instructions, and could be a server, personal computer, set topbox, smart phone, pad computer or media device, to name a few suchdevices. As shown in the example of FIG. 5 , internal architecture 250includes one or more processing units (also referred to herein as CPUs)280, which interface with at least one computer bus 255. Alsointerfacing with computer bus 255 are persistent storage medium/media265, network interface 285, memory 260, e.g., random access memory(RAM), run-time transient memory, read only memory (ROM), etc., mediadisk drive interface 270 as an interface for a drive that can readand/or write to media including removable media such as floppy, CD ROM,DVD, etc. media, display interface 275 as interface for a monitor orother display device, keyboard interface 290 as interface for akeyboard, pointing device interface 295 as an interface for a mouse orother pointing device, and miscellaneous other interfaces not shownindividually, such as parallel and serial port interfaces, a universalserial bus (USB) interface, and the like.

Memory 260 interfaces with computer bus 255 so as to provide informationstored in memory 260 to CPU 280 during execution of software programssuch as an operating system, application programs, device drivers, andsoftware modules that comprise program code, and/or computer executableprocess operations, incorporating functionality described herein, e.g.,one or more of process flows described herein. CPU 280 first loadscomputer executable process operations from storage, e.g., memory 260,storage medium/media 265, removable media drive, and/or other storagedevice. CPU 280 can then execute the stored process operations in orderto execute the loaded computer-executable process operations. Storeddata, e.g., data stored by a storage device, can be accessed by CPU 280during the execution of computer-executable process operations.

Persistent storage medium/media 265 is a computer readable storagemedium(s) that can be used to store software and data, e.g., anoperating system and one or more application programs. Persistentstorage medium/media 265 can also be used to store device drivers, suchas one or more of a digital camera driver, monitor driver, printerdriver, scanner driver, or other device drivers, web pages, contentfiles, playlists and other files. Persistent storage medium/media 265can further include program modules and data files used to implement oneor more embodiments of the present disclosure.

For the purposes of this disclosure a module is a software, hardware, orfirmware (or combinations thereof) system, process or functionality, orcomponent thereof, that performs or facilitates the processes, features,and/or functions described herein (with or without human interaction oraugmentation). A module can include sub-modules. Software components ofa module may be stored on a computer readable medium. Modules may beintegral to one or more servers, or be loaded and executed by one ormore servers. One or more modules may be grouped into an engine or anapplication.

Examples of computer-readable storage media include, but are not limitedto, any tangible medium capable of storing a computer program for use bya programmable processing device to perform functions described hereinby operating on input data and generating an output. A computer programis a set of instructions that can be used, directly or indirectly, in acomputer system to perform a certain function or determine a certainresult. Examples of computer-readable storage media include, but are notlimited to, a floppy disk; a hard disk; a random access memory (RAM); aread-only memory (ROM); a semiconductor memory device such as, but notlimited to, an erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), anelectrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), Flashmemory, or the like; a portable compact disk read-only memory (CD-ROM);an optical storage device; a magnetic storage device; other similardevice; or suitable combinations of the foregoing.

In some embodiments, hardwired circuitry may be used in combination withsoftware instructions. Thus, the description is not limited to anyspecific combination of hardware circuitry and software instructions,nor to any source for the instructions executed by the data processingsystem.

The terminology used herein is intended to describe embodiments and isnot intended to be limiting. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” include theplural forms as well, unless clearly indicated otherwise. The terms“comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this Specification,specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps,operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude thepresence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps,operations, elements, and/or components.

It is to be understood that changes may be made in detail, especially inmatters of the construction materials employed and the shape, size, andarrangement of parts without departing from the scope of the presentdisclosure. This Specification and the embodiments described areexamples, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure beingindicated by the claims that follow.

The terminology used herein is intended to describe embodiments and isnot intended to be limiting. The terms “a,” “an,” and “the” include theplural forms as well, unless clearly indicated otherwise. The terms“comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this Specification,specify the presence of the stated features, integers, steps,operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude thepresence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps,operations, elements, and/or components.

It is to be understood that changes may be made in detail, especially inmatters of the construction materials employed and the shape, size, andarrangement of parts without departing from the scope of the presentdisclosure. This Specification and the embodiments described areexamples, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure beingindicated by the claims that follow.

1. A garment comprising; at least five pockets; a torso portion; whereinthe torso portion comprises at least one torso pocket; and two armportions, wherein each of the two arm portions extends from the torsoportion to a wrist portion; wherein each of the two arm portionscomprises: a distal pocket near a distal arm portion; a proximal pocketbetween the distal pocket and the torso portion; wherein the at leastone torso pocket is located on a central portion between the two armportions; and wherein each of the at least five pockets comprises anelectronics module that has a particular orientation; wherein each ofthe at least five pockets and each electronics module comprises a visualindication of a correct orientation of the electronics module in arespective pocket.
 2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the two armportions are configured to exert a compressive force on arms of awearer; wherein the torso portion is configured to exert a force on atorso of a wearer that is less compressive than the compressive force onthe arms of the wearer.
 3. The garment of claim 1, wherein the visualindication is a color near an opening of each pocket and a correspondingcolor on an edge or a side of the electronics module.
 4. The garment ofclaim 1, wherein each pocket is sized to retain a respective electronicsmodule in a corresponding pocket while the garment is worn by a wearer.5. The garment of claim 1, wherein at least one of the pockets comprisea pillowcase flap, overlapping fabric folds, an inner surface of anon-slip material, a strap, a hook and loop fastener, zipper, magnets, afastening device, a button, or a combination thereof that retains theelectronics module in the at least one of the pockets.
 6. The garment ofclaim 1, wherein the garment is a base layer, to be worn as a layerclosest to skin of a wearer.
 7. The garment of claim 1, wherein each ofthe at least five pockets is adhesively secured around a perimeterportion of the pocket to the arm portion or to the torso portion of thegarment.
 8. The garment of claim 1, wherein a first and/or a second armportion comprises a first pocket located proximate to a location betweenhands and an elbow of a wearer, a second pocket proximate to a locationbetween a shoulder and the elbow of a wearer, and a third pocket on thetorso portion proximate to a location between shoulder blades of awearer.
 9. The garment of claim 1, wherein the pocket, the arm portion,and/or the torso portion comprises an antistatic material.
 10. Thegarment of claim 1, wherein each pocket is independently on the insideor the outside of the garment.
 11. The garment of claim 1, wherein atleast one of the pockets comprises an electromagnetic interference (EMI)shielding material, a radio frequency interference (RFI) shieldingmaterial, or any combination thereof.
 12. The garment of claim 1,wherein the visual indicator is a non-slip material.
 13. A system,comprising: the garment of claim 1; a plurality of electronics modules;and a computer-readable medium comprising computer-executableinstructions that when executed by a processor cause the processor to:receive movement data from the plurality of electronics modules; analyzethe movement data; wherein the movement data relates to position andorientation of the electronics modules in three dimensional space overtime; and display the movement data on a display device.
 14. The systemof claim 13, wherein movement data comprises the movement of a worker ina workplace environment.
 15. The system of claim 13, wherein theelectronics modules comprise at least two of an accelerometer,magnetometer, gyroscope, wireless communication device, heart ratesensor, sweat sensor, glucose monitor, electrocardiogram (ECG) sensor,blood oxygen sensor and optionally, temperature sensor, pressure sensor,atmospheric oxygen sensor, atmospheric quality sensor, humidity sensor,and/or noise level meter.
 16. The system of claim 15, wherein theelectronics module further comprises a GPS sensor.
 17. The system ofclaim 13, wherein the system comprises two or more garments and enoughelectronics modules for each of the pockets of the two or more garments.18. The system of claim 13, wherein the system further comprises a userinterface to allow a user to access the movement data.
 19. A garment,comprising: a torso portion; wherein the torso portion comprises a torsopocket; two arm portions, wherein each arm portion extends from thetorso portion to a wrist portion; wherein the two arm portions compriseat least a distal pocket near a distal arm portion and a proximal pocketbetween the distal pocket and the torso portion; wherein the torsopocket is located on a central portion between the two arm portions; andwherein each pocket comprises an electronics module that has aparticular orientation; wherein at least one of the pockets comprises apillowcase flap, overlapping fabric folds, an inner surface of anon-slip material, a strap, a hook and loop fastener, zipper, magnets, afastening device, a button, or a combination thereof that retains theelectronics module in the pocket.